US Youth Soccer Show’s Second Episode of the Season Premiers  Airs Friday, May 9 at 2:30 p.m. ET on Fox Soccer Channel  The US Youth Soccer Show's second episode of the season premiers Friday, May 9 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern. The monthly program, on Fox Soccer Channel, brings viewers in-depth with US Youth Soccer events, players, coaches and more. Each program typically features a Skills School (tips for players), Coaches Connection (tips and activities for coaches), a team or player feature, interviews with US Youth Soccer alumni on the national team or in the professional ranks and features on US Youth Soccer's various programs and events.  Click here for information on the contents of this month's show.

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Record 181 Teams to Compete in 2008 Open Cup  The Kentucky Youth Soccer State Open Cup is the first step in the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series, the nation's premier youth soccer tournament. The first weekend will be played Saturday, Sunday and Monday May 24-26 in Lexington at Masterson Station Park and the second weekend will be played Saturday and Sunday May 31-June 1 at Lover's Lane Soccer Complex in Bowling Green. Match schedules and team information for the fun filled event are now available online.  Click here for more information

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98 Teams to Compete in 2008 Eurosport Challenge Cup  The Eurosport Challenge Cup is the State Cup for U9-U12 teams.   The Cup will be played over two weekends.  The first weekend will be played in Owensboro May 17-18 at the Horse Fork Creek Park and the second weekend will be played at Lover's Lane Soccer Complex in Bowling Green May 31-June 1.  Match schedules and team information for the fun filled event are now available online.  Click here here for more information.   

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Summer Camp Registration Open   Kentucky Youth Soccer will again hold its annual camp program this summer at 6 different locations across the Commonwealth.  Each location will offer a recreational and select camp to accommodate all levels of play.  The recreational camp is a fun filled week for players wishing to learn fundamental techniques and tactics necessary to play the game.  The select camp is open for players currently playing select soccer who are dedicated and serious about progressing to the next level with the curriculum based on session taught to Olympic Development players.  Lead by Director of Coach & Player Development Adrian Parrish, each camp will feature an elite coaching staff, ranging from Olympic Develop staff to college and professional coaches from around the country. To get more information, exact locations and times, please click here

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Nominations Open for 2008 Awards  The 2008 Kentucky Youth Soccer Awards Program is now taking on-line nominations.  Willingness to promote players and soccer, sound moral and ethical character and increasing the opportunities to participate in soccer are all characteristics of nominees for the awards programs.  All application forms must be completed by June 15, 2007 and must be completed on-line.  Each winner will be announced and recognized at the Annual General Meeting in August, and then sent to US Youth Soccer for consideration of Regional and National awards.  To learn more about the awards programs, including awards descriptions, please click here.  To go ahead and nominate someone, please click here.

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Coaching Education Courses Jumping This Spring  Could you use some new ideas and coaching concepts for the spring soccer season?  You should consider a Kentucky Youth Soccer Coaching Education course; most courses have updated curriculum from US Soccer Coaching Education Department. No matter how long you’ve been coaching, attending on the Kentucky Youth Soccer Coaching Education Courses will provide instant benefits for your players.  If you don’t attend, your players might be left behind.  For more detailed information, please check out our coaching education page.

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